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torque (s) (noun), torques (pl)
1. A force that causes twisting or turning; for example, the force generated by an internal-combustion engine to turn a vehicle's drive shaft.
2. The tendency of a force applied to an object to cause the object to rotate around a given point: "A rotational torque is used as a basic measure of the propulsive effect of a powered wheel."
3. A metal collar or armband worn by the ancient Gauls and Britons.
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